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As we count down the days till Apple’s WWDC event and the speculated launch period of the iPhone 5, rumors continue to swirl. Normally we would ignore these rumors but seeing these are coming from some credible sources, sources that were spot on about the launch details of the iPad, iPad 2 and the iPhone 4, we’re going to give a listening ear.

To begin with, we’re hearing that design will be tweaked a bit. While it will not be radically different from the current generation (iPhone 4), we do understand that the rear will be aluminum. This might be Apple’s response to the glass on the back of the current generation which has been reportedly chipping or breaking all together when it comes in contact with any sort of abrasive particle in a case. As for the screen size, we also hear speculation that it will be increased, maybe not to 4.3 inches which seems to be the norm for Android devices, but definitely something bigger than the 3.5 inch display on the current model. Last but not least, the bezel between the screen and the sides of the device is almost nonexistent which could indicate a larger screen (or more black area).

Last but not least, NFC support is said to be dead. According to those who claim to have sources inside Cupertino, NFC will be shelved for the iPhone 5 due to no specific standard. While that point could be argued by many including Samsung and the British government, it should be noted that Apple skipped USB 3.0 altogether in favor of Thunderbolt which they were influential in developing with Intel.

As we said before, everything is just a rumor as of now, but seeing many of these same sources were correct a few months ago, we would say there’s at least a 50-50 chance that they are now.

Source: CNet

It has been no secret that the iPad 2 will be getting a major graphics boost thanks to Apple’s intention to install a version of their Retina display in the forthcoming tablet. But if the latest rumors are to believed, not only would the device receive a much needed resolution bump, but a graphical one as well, as would the iPhone 5.

With the advent of 1080p, comes the requirement for faster and better hardware. Up until now, most top of the line mobile devices have been able to play 720p video with no problems, Apple included. But as the industry takes another leap, this time towards the full HD resolution of 1080p, the hardware requirements must be beefed up as well.

A new chip in the iPhone 5 as well as the iPad 2 would enable both devices to render polygons at a much better frame rate without hiccups or sluggishness. Not only that, but according to reports, the same chipset that is arriving in the iPhone 5 and iPad 2 will be making their way to Apple’s next generation Apple TV line which would enable the device to pump out 1080p videos from Netflix, Hulu and iTunes.

This would mean huge gains for game developers who have been pushing the boundaries of the iPad recently, and with Apple having a firm foot in the mobile gaming department, an update to the iPhone and iPad’s A4 processor, one that would give it that extra oomph, would once again set it in a class of its own.

To be expected, Apple is not discussing details about the device or any speculations at the moment, but the company is slated to be holding a press event within the coming weeks/months that would clarify these rumors or annul them.